as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
The committee is also demanding interviews under oath from former attorneys general spanning the last four presidential administrations: Garland, Barr, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder and Alberto Gonzales.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
With university President Michael Schill set to appear again before a congressional committee Tuesday, rumors of a possible deal with the White House have gripped campus.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Republicans on the committee pushed to amend that subpoena to include communications from Biden administration officials and the DOJ -- as well as the Clintons.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Two of the primary victors — Reps. Helen Kerwin and Alan Schoolcraft — sat on the committee as Talarico lambasted school vouchers as an issue.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
With university President Michael Schill set to appear again before a congressional committee Tuesday, rumors of a possible deal with the White House have gripped campus.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Republicans on the committee pushed to amend that subpoena to include communications from Biden administration officials and the DOJ -- as well as the Clintons.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Two of the primary victors — Reps. Helen Kerwin and Alan Schoolcraft — sat on the committee as Talarico lambasted school vouchers as an issue.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
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The investment means Samsung is expected to comfortably meet Apple's demand next year for OLED MacBook panels.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Drawing more than 500,000 attendees annually, and generating more than $300 million for the local economy each year, the festival features panels, performances, business expos and wellness programming—all rooted in uplifting Black people and Black culture.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rainbow snakes primarily feed on American eels, a prey species that has also declined in Florida waters, according to the wildlife commission.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In 2010, the three commissioners were chosen alongside eleven others across the political spectrum to serve on the redistricting commission.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The subpoenas come nearly two weeks after one of the panel’s subcommittees voted to compel the Justice Department to release the files, just before the House left for its summer recess.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the past, a planning board subcommittee advocated for transit on Del Mar Heights Road to connect to beaches, schools and to make connections to the Sorrento Valley Coaster station.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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